Whistleblower says UK’s “chaotic” Afghan withdrawal led to murder of some left behind  - BBC News

Whistleblower says UK’s “chaotic” Afghan withdrawal led to murder of some left behind – BBC News

The British government has been defending its withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban seized power, after a UK government whistleblower said the operation was “chaotic” and “dysfunctional” and it was clear that some of those Afghans left behind had been…

Gunmen "disguised as doctors" kill dozens in attack on Afghan hospital - BBC News

Gunmen “disguised as doctors” kill dozens in attack on Afghan hospital – BBC News

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in an attack on Afghanistan’s main military hospital in the capital, Kabul. Afghanistan’s Taliban government said that gunmen disguised as doctors had driven into the hospital in an ambulance before opening fire.…

Dozens dead in bomb attack on mosque in Afghanistan - BBC News

Dozens dead in bomb attack on mosque in Afghanistan – BBC News

Up to 50 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a mosque during Friday prayers in northern Afghanistan. The Islamic State group said it carried out the attack on the building in Kunduz city. It’s one of…

20 years after 9/11 many Afghans still fear Taliban rule - BBC News

20 years after 9/11 many Afghans still fear Taliban rule – BBC News

Two decades after the 911 attacks led to the invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban are back in power and presenting a new face to the world.  They’ve promised to forgive those who fought against them – and to respect women’s…

Hundreds of anti-Taliban protestors take to streets of Afghan capital - BBC News

Hundreds of anti-Taliban protestors take to streets of Afghan capital – BBC News

Hundreds of protestors including many women have taken to the streets of the Afghan capital Kabul, in the biggest show of dissent since the Taliban took control of the country. Many in the crowds chanted slogans against neighbouring Pakistan whose…

Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future

Afghan people welcome end to war but fear for the future

As the Taliban consolidate their control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces, many Afghans are fearful of what the future holds under the new regime. However people are also greatly relieved that a 20-year war that cost many…

At least 60 dead in bomb carnage at Kabul Airport - BBC News

At least 60 dead in bomb carnage at Kabul Airport – BBC News

It was a scene of carnage in Afghanistan, after twin explosions near Kabul Airport, killed at least 60 people and injured dozens more.    The first blast is thought to have been the work of a suicide bomber, passing among…

US says Kabul airlift may continue beyond 31st August deadline - BBC News

US says Kabul airlift may continue beyond 31st August deadline – BBC News

The US government has said the emergency airlift from Kabul may continue beyond 31st August to ensure that no Americans who wish to leave are left behind. The UK government has promised to use “every hour” left to help as…

President Biden rejects pleas from G7 to extend Afghan rescue operation - BBC News

President Biden rejects pleas from G7 to extend Afghan rescue operation – BBC News

The White House has insisted that the US is still planning to pull all forces out of Afghanistan by August 31st and end the emergency airlift from Kabul, despite direct appeals from other G7 leaders to President Biden to extend…

Warning of new “civil war” in Afghanistan if Taliban reject power-sharing talks - BBC News

Warning of new “civil war” in Afghanistan if Taliban reject power-sharing talks – BBC News

One of Afghanistan’s main opposition leaders has warned there will be civil war, unless the Taliban reach agree to share power, following their takeover of the country. Ahmad Massoud has warned that war is inevitable unless the Taliban agree to…